Dec

3

Sun

On Sunday, December 3rd beginning at 1:00 pm The Living Water Puppets of Grace Bible Churchwill be putting on a special Christmas presentation titled, “It Happened in the Country.” Young children will especially enjoy the puppets. There is no charge—and the public is invited to attend.

The Watertown Area Fine Arts Council is pleased to present Alive & Kickin in concert at Trinity Lutheran Church in Watertown, MN on Sunday, December 3rd at 2:00 pm.The concert is free to the public. A free will offering and donations of non-perishable food items will be collected to benefit Friends For Life Foodshelf. More information can be found at www.watertownmnfac.orgor visit their Facebook page

The BASICS have their Holiday Concert Benefit on Sunday, December 3rd at St Paul’s Lutheran Church of Stewart at 3 pm. Join for an afternoon of music, Silent Auction, Bake Sale, Light Lunch and more with all proceeds going to Chrystal Milbrandt and her battle with thyroid cancer.

Christmas Concert Benefit for Chrystal Milbrandt will be Sunday, Dec 3rd at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of Stewart. The BASICS perform at 3 pm, Hot Sandwich Meal at 4:30 pm for a Free Will Offering. Also dont forget to bid at the Silent Auction.

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church of Watertown has their Nikolausabend on Sunday, December 3rd from 4:30-7pm. It’s a Holiday Celebration for local families in need. Bring a new Child’s toy or a cash donation per person! Get a complimentary buffet meal indluding Bratwurst, Schnitzel, Sauerkraut, Spatzle, and more!

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4:30 pm

Nikolausabend

Dec

5

Tue

The GSL ECFE has a Holiday Workshop on Tuesday, Dec 5th from 10:30-11:30am or 6-7 pm. The event is for kids ages 1 to Kindergarten entry and their familes. The kids will make ornaments, creating art, listen to music, and more! Tution is free, but you are encouraged to bring a new or unwrapped toy for a child in need. Register online at the GSL School Website or call 320-864-2681

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10:30 am

GSL ECFE Holiday Workshop

Dec

7

Thu

The Crow River Singers and Litchfield Area Male Chorus present two joint Holiday Concerts! First one Thursday, Dec 7th at 7 pm at the Litchfield Christian Church, Second on Sunday, Dec 10th , 2 pm at Peace Lutheran Church of Hutchinson. Admission is $8, under 12 is free. Refreshments served.

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7:00 pm

Joint Christmas Concert

Dec

9

Sat

The Plato Lions Club has Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec 9th from 8:30-11:30a at the Plato Hall. All you can eat Eggs, Pancakes, and more! Free Will Donation accepted. Come See Santa! Proceeds benefit the Santa Bags and Family Care Fruit Baskets.

Peace Lutheran Church of Hutchinson is having it’s annual Christmas Cookie Sale on Saturday, Dec 9th from 9a-Gone. Bring your own carry out container for $8/pound. Proceeds benefit Tell the Next Generation.

Dec

16

Sat

St. Anastasia Catholic Church of Hutchinson has their 4th annual Christmas Market on Saturday, December 16th from 9a-1p. Serving Breakfast with St Nicholas ($5/person or $20/Family), Also Christmas tea and Coffee Part with Scones. Shop the Bake Sale, Vendors, Quilt Raffle, Silent Auction and more! All Proceeds go to the LEAST project, benefiting the elderly.

The 15th Annual Silver Lake Winter Festival will be held Saturday, Dec. 16 from 12:30 – 2:30 PM. There will be free sandwiches, cookies & beverages. A coloring contest for the children (with cash prizes), music, and door prizes throughout the event. Horse drawn rides available and visit Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Silver Lake American Legion Club.

Dec

17

Sun

The Mcleod County Historical Society has their Silent Auction Fundraiser on Sunday, Dec 17th from Noon-2:30 pm at the Mcleod County Museum. Christmas Music with the Cogley Sisters at 1 pm. Items are on display for bidding from December 11th – 17th. More info at mcleodhistory.org

Jan

1

Mon

Enjoy a Pork Chop Dinner at the King Pin Pub of Plato to raise funds for improvements to the Plato Baseball Park. Serving from 11a-until Gone. $12 for a 2 Chop Dinner, $10 for a 1 Chop Dinner, and $4 for a Kids Meal.

Jan

5

Fri

The Mcleod County Historical Society invites you to an open house in honor of Outgoing Executive Director Lori Stangell on her last day at the Museum on Friday, January 5th. The Open House will be from 4-7 pm and refreshments will be served. Stop by and wish Lori good luck in her next endeavor!

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4:00 pm

Open House

Jan

16

Tue

A Free Adults with Aging Parents Support Group will be meeting Tuesday, January 16th at Prince of Peace Retirement Living in Hutchinson starting at 6:30 pm. The Group is open to the public, find more info at poprl.org

The Church of Peace of NYA is having some free workshops in January from Lighthouse Conseling. Tuesday, Jan 16: Lisa Inman on Anxiety – Tuesday, Jan 23: Marie Riemer on Suicide – Tuesday, Jan 30: Rebecca McBride and Jodie Dittrich on Depression. The workshops are open to anyone wanting to learn how manage their own mental health.

The Singing Friends Chorus is a 32-voice SATB community choir that rehearses in Norwood Young America and performs regularly in McLeod, Carver and Sibley counties. The chorus will start rehearsing for its 14th spring concert season on Tuesday, January 16th from 7:00 to 8:30 pmat All Saints Lutheran Church in NYA. New and prospective choir members are encouraged to join the choir at open rehearsals on January 16thor 23rd to see what it’s all about. For more information, contact Karen de Boer, director, 320-300-8077.

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7:30 pm

Choir Rehearsals

Jan

19

Fri

GSL ECFE has a Pizza and Play event coming up on Friday, January 19th at the Early Childhood Learning Center from 10:30-11:30a or 6-7p. Ages 1-Kindergarten entry are welcome for a night of hoops, bowling, bounce house fun and more! Register at the ECFE office or call 320-864-2681.

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10:30 am

Pizza and Play event

Jan

20

Sat

Join the BLHS FFA Alumni for their 2018 Ice Fishing Contest on Saturday, January 20th from 3-6 pm on the south end of Lake Allie. Registration at 2 pm at the Buffalo Lake Rod and Gun Club, raffle to follow with over $10,000 in prizes awarded. Concessions available. Tickets available from any BLHS FFA Alumni Member.

It’s the 9th annual Chili Feed at the Winsted American Legion from 4-7 pm on Saturday, January 20th. Advance Tickets are $9 ($10 at the door), Kids 10 and under are $5. Serving Chili, Cornbread, garlic bread, Veggies, Desserts and more!

A performance of Crow River Radio Hour-A Celebration of Small Towns will be held on Saturday,January 20th at the Watertown Primary School Auditorium beginning at 7:00 P.M. Tickets on sale at Marketplace Foods or at the door. Adults $10,Children under 18 $5. All proceeds to benefit Watertown Area Fine Arts Council.

St John’s Catholic Church of Hector is having their annual Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, January 21st from 9:30a-12:30p. The menu includes Pancakes, French Toast, Ham and Eggs, Apple Sauce and a beverage. Cost is just a free will donation. All are invited.